Senior Software Engineer (CALC engine)

Aera Technology
Aera Technology

Software Engineering · Full-time

San Francisco, CA, USA · Mountain View, CA, USA

USD 220k-230k / year

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the product team to codify design decisions into executable criteria.
  • Collaboratively design and implement high-performance, low latency calculation engine code .
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders.
  • Advocate for correctness-first approaches and foster a culture where quality is paramount.

About You:

  • 10+ years of experience with Strong knowledge in backend software development
  • Deep expertise in one of the following areas:
  • Strong Core Java skills: threading, allocation & garbage collection, performance tuning. Experience writing low latency Java.
  • Strong domain knowledge in database engine / Compiler design / Investment bank Front office
  • Experience designing languages.
  • Understanding of how the JVM works.
  • Experience using AI tools such as Claude Code.

Nice to Have:

  • Prior experience building planning software
  • Likely (but not exclusively) to have worked in one of the following industry:
  • Database engines (not database implementations)
  • Low latency front office investment bank
  • Compilers
  • Basic understanding of Spring.
  • Knowledge of Multi dimensional modeling.
  • Knowledge of Lambda Architecture (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambda_architecture)

220000 - 230000 USD a year